Activities at Westvale House Care Home

After almost 14 years of continuous service at Westvale House in Old Hall, Warrington, much-loved Head Gardener, Alan Bellian has decided to retire.

Staff and residents at the home thanked Alan in style by hosting a small socially distanced garden gathering with a personalised cake, savoury buffet & presents to thank him for many years of dedication.  Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Alan and he will be sadly missed.

During his time at Westvale House, Alan has maintained and planted areas in the landscaped gardens to all aspects of the care home creating raised beds and colourful floral displays for residents to enjoy as views from the home or when strolling through the garden pathways.

A Chef, a Kitchen Assistant and a Carer at Westvale House, have all received prestigious Long Service Awards in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for ten, fifteen and twenty years!

Maureen Richards, a Chef for 20 years, Vanita Withnall, a kitchen assistant for 15 years and Kim Chamberlain, a Carer for 10 years have all worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Residents and colleagues at Westvale were delighted to answer the door to accept a special delivery from their local Boots, Gemini branch who were kindly donating a bag of wonderful toiletries and gifts to the homes Residents and staff.

On behalf of Westvale, Residents and colleagues would like to pass on their gratitude for being considered at this time of uncertainty and hope everyone stays safe and well.  Such a nice gesture thinking of us care homes and everyone joining forces to keep the community spirit together!

1st Prize for the category craziest doggy went to Cocker Spaniel Harley, whose photo submitted showed him photographed on a Harley-Davidson Motorbike!

1st Prize for the category Best Dressed went to German Shepherd Elsa

1st Prize went to a lovely Basset Hound, Buddy Disley -  for the category cutest doggy

2nd Prize went to Cocker poo, Rupert Campbell 2nd for the category best dressed and craziest doggy

Westvale House Care Home has become a donation and collection point for food and products for The Trussell Trust Food Bank, Warrington. 

Westvale House care home is taking a “Whole Home Approach” to the cause inviting residents, their families - during garden visits, employees and the wider communityto kindly donate to the very worthy cause.

Westvale House welcomed local professionals to join them for a garden visit to "Meet the Manager" Charlotte Aspinall as part of the home's community networking & supporting others in the industry.

It was an opportunity for professionals from various care organisations within the community to meet our team, network in the home's garden and take a virtual tour of the home.  Questions about the service and delivery of care were answered by Charlotte.

Charlotte Aspinall, Senior General Manager said "At Westvale House we develop our relationships with others in the wider community which ultimately benefits our residents in many ways.

Hosting a Professional event such as this allows individuals from the care industry to meet and connect with one another whilst  adhering to current social distancing guidelines. It’s a great chance to share experiences of working within the care sector, make new contacts within the community”